Self Esteem therapists in Smyrna, DE
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Self Esteem
Debbie Allen, A Safe Place To Share
Life Coach, Certified Betrayal Trauma & Sex/Porn Addiction Coach, Certified Trauma Healing Coach, IITAP, ADOH
When betrayal, infidelity, trauma, porn addiction, sex addiction, or compulsive sexual behaviors have affected your life or relationship, the impact on self-esteem can be profound. You may be struggling with shame, self-doubt, anxiety, loss of confidence, difficulty trusting yourself or others, or feeling disconnected from who you were before.
I help individuals navigate the emotional impact of betrayal trauma and infidelity, as well as those struggling with porn addiction, problematic pornography use, sex addiction, sexual compulsivity, and compulsive sexual behaviors. A Safe Place To Share, provides a confidential, judgment-free space to understand what happened, process painful emotions, and begin rebuilding your sense of self.
For partners who have experienced betrayal, we can work through the effects of infidelity and betrayal trauma, including intrusive thoughts, loss of trust, insecurity, anger, grief, and questions about your own worth or judgment. For individuals struggling with problematic or compulsive sexual behaviors, therapy can address the cycle of shame, secrecy, guilt, and unwanted behaviors while developing healthier ways to manage emotions, urges, relationships, and sexuality.
My goal is to help you rebuild self-esteem, self-worth, self-trust, confidence, and emotional resilience. Whether you are healing from someone else’s betrayal or trying to change behaviors that have caused pain in your own life, I can help you move beyond shame and toward greater self-understanding, healthier relationships, and lasting change.
You are not defined by what happened to you, and you are not defined by the behaviors you regret. If betrayal, infidelity, porn, sex, or compulsive sexual behavior has affected how you see yourself, A safe Place To Share can be a place to begin rebuilding your confidence and reclaiming your sense of self.
12 Years Experience
Online in Smyrna, DE (Online Only)
Self Esteem
Andrew D. Sapp
Psychologist, PhD
Self-Esteem starts with being a friend to ourselves. It requires stopping negative self-talk and replacing it with positive thoughts. Irrational and limiting beliefs can also be a blockage against developing self-esteem. Self Esteem also takes action and real world success. As we have more positive self-talk, and start believing in ourselves we will start being more motivated because we believe we can succeed and that our effort makes a difference. Then we start practicing more at whatever matters to us. We start to have more success in those areas and others start to notice and appreciate our skills. Feeling like you are good at something, have some positive relationships, and celebrating the little positive steps along the way gets the momentum of self esteem building going. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) can be incredibly helpful to this process.
20 Years Experience
Online in Smyrna, DE (Online Only)
Self Esteem
Wayne G. Siegel, PhD, ABPP
Psychologist, Clinical Psychology
Low self-esteem doesn’t always look like insecurity—it can show up as chronic self-doubt, imposter syndrome, perfectionism, or the quiet belief that you’re never quite “enough.” Whether you're navigating a personal transition, professional pressure, or long-standing patterns of self-criticism, I offer structured, evidence-based support to help you rebuild a more grounded and compassionate sense of self.
My approach integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Schema Therapy, and Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) to address the core beliefs and behavioral patterns that sustain low self-worth. We’ll explore how early experiences, internalized narratives, and current stressors shape your self-concept—and develop practical tools to challenge distortions, clarify values, and build authentic confidence. For clients managing high-functioning anxiety or perfectionism, I also offer targeted psychoeducation and values-based decision support.
Therapy is collaborative, nonjudgmental, and tailored to your strengths. Whether you're a healthcare professional, entrepreneur, or someone quietly struggling behind a polished exterior, we’ll build a roadmap that honors your history and equips you for growth.
33 Years Experience
Online in Smyrna, DE (Online Only)
Self Esteem
Dr. Ylenia Martinez
Counselor/Therapist, PsyD
Low self‑esteem often comes from years of criticism, trauma, or feeling like you are “too much” or “not enough.” Together, we notice how this shows up in your body, choices, and relationships, challenge shame‑based beliefs, and practice new, more compassionate ways of relating to yourself.
6 Years Experience
Online in Smyrna, DE
Self Esteem
Mary Knoblock, DNH
Hypnotherapist, DNH, RTT Practitioner, Hypnotist, Holistic Naturopath Practitioner, Spiritual Counselor
We work through your self-esteem issues and use a lot of methods to uncover your true identity, strengths, gifts and personality and work to restore your self esteem. RTT, Hypnosis and Health Coaching are all methods I like to use to help clients boost their self esteem.
11 Years Experience
Online in Smyrna, DE (Online Only)
Self Esteem therapists in Smyrna, DE Statistics
Self Esteem therapists in Smyrna, DE average 16 years of experience and charge around $217 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The top treatment approaches are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) (72%), Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) (36%), and Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) (36%).
Average years in practice
16 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$217
Accept insurance
40%
Offer sliding scale
33%
Gender ID
| 65% |
Female |
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| 32% |
Male |
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| 2% |
Non-Binary |
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| 1% |
Gender Fluid |
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Session Type
| 53% |
In Person and Online |
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| 47% |
Online Only |
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Top Treatment Approaches
| 72% | Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) |
| 36% | Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) |
| 36% | Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) |
| 35% | Psychodynamic Therapy |
| 33% | Existential / Humanistic Therapy |
| 29% | Interpersonal Therapy (IPT) |
| 27% | Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) |
Ages Served
| 98% | Adult |
| 71% | Young Adult |
| 49% | Senior |
| 36% | Teen |
| 16% | Children |
Client Focus
| 58% | Women |
| 43% | Men |
| 39% | LGBTQ+ |
| 28% | Military / Veterans |
| 24% | Christian |